ᐅ Remove or trim ivy on the house wall without leaving any marks or damage.
Created on: 17 Jul 2020 23:39
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MizitThe previous owner of the house planted ground cover and also ivy on a slope at the back of the garden. Yesterday, we were alarmed to see how much it has overgrown. It urgently needs to be removed. I first pulled at it firmly – well, ivy isn’t exactly easy to remove. The vines came off to some extent, but you could still clearly see the marks on the wall, and these “hooks” remained attached. Before we try anything else and possibly cause damage, does anyone have advice on the best way to remove stubborn ivy without leaving traces?
Now comes the most tedious part of the work: removing the many small cling roots and bark residues. Before you start, soak the facade thoroughly with water so that the little roots swell and soften. To do this, spray the wall repeatedly with a garden hose over several hours, or set up a lawn sprinkler to keep it continuously moist. Then, remove the roots piece by piece using a scrub brush or a hand brush. In both cases, it is important that the bristles are as stiff as possible. Rinse off the areas you have already brushed again to check if any root remnants remain.
For plastered walls or from the joints of brick walls, the roots are easier to remove if, after soaking, you briefly scrub the wall with diluted hydrochloric acid and let it sit for a few minutes. The acid dissolves lime plaster and lime-containing wall paint, making it easier for the ivy roots to detach. After applying the acid and letting it work, rinse it off first with tap water before brushing again. For very smooth walls or concrete facades, a scraper with a straight, sharp metal edge is also a good tool to scrape off the roots. A pressure washer with a sharp flat nozzle can sometimes be effective as well.
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For plastered walls or from the joints of brick walls, the roots are easier to remove if, after soaking, you briefly scrub the wall with diluted hydrochloric acid and let it sit for a few minutes. The acid dissolves lime plaster and lime-containing wall paint, making it easier for the ivy roots to detach. After applying the acid and letting it work, rinse it off first with tap water before brushing again. For very smooth walls or concrete facades, a scraper with a straight, sharp metal edge is also a good tool to scrape off the roots. A pressure washer with a sharp flat nozzle can sometimes be effective as well.
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Pierre schrieb:
The acid dissolves lime plaster and lime-containing wall paintswhich of course does not apply to the intended effectPierre schrieb:
and ensures that the ivy roots no longer stick quite so firmly to itwill be limited :-(https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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